Psmith in the City · Character
Bristow
A clerk at the bank who interacts with Mike and Psmith.
minor
Also known as Comrade Bristow
First appearance: iv first steps in a business career
Bristow's tie to Psmith is one of the pressures that moves Psmith in the City—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Mike's successor in the Postage Department, wears detachable cuffs and a garish waistcoat, much to Psmith's dismay.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Bank employees and family
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Psmith, having…
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
Bristow is a bank clerk who Psmith treats as a subordinate and occasional pawn in his… How this plays out →
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Bristow appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Mr. Waller Appears in a New Light
- XIX: The Illness of Edward
- Concerning a Cheque
- XXI: Psmith Makes Inquiries
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